Do I need a dog licence? What are the leash rules?
In the Municipal District of Flagstaff County, Alberta, leash rule: Dog not on Owner's Property must be restrained by a Restraining Device under physical control of a person.; max animals: Regulated pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw; fines: $200 minimum (first offence); up to $10,000 maximum; $500 minimum for Dangerous Dog offences; fines: 5,000.00. Source: Dog Control Bylaw; Prohibited Animal Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Dog Control Bylaw
adopted bylaw
leash rule
Dog not on Owner's Property must be restrained by a Restraining Device under physical control of a person.
"An Owner whose Dog is At Large is guilty of an offence"
max animals
Regulated pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw
"The number of dogs permitted on an Owner's Property is regulated pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw"
fine range
$200 minimum (first offence); up to $10,000 maximum; $500 minimum for Dangerous Dog offences
"not exceeding $ 10,000.00"
scout note
Bylaw 01/17 regulates and controls dogs within Flagstaff County, covering licensing, confinement, and enforcement.
Prohibited Animal Bylaw
adopted bylaw
fine range
5,000.00
Schedule "A"
scout note
Bylaw 06/21 regulates prohibited animals within Flagstaff County municipal boundaries.